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This specimen is a beautiful
example of a young adult, with the characteristic
double-re curved brow horns and large nose horn. The
skeleton
measures approximately 21 feet long x 8 feet high (6.4 meters
x 2.4 meters). The skull measures 1.7 meters (5.5
feet) long, and 1.2 meters (4 feet) wide.
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Triceratops skulls are fairly
common as fossils, but skeletons, especially
articulated ones, are among the rarest. Predators
and scavengers usually devoured the bodies, and the
large surface area of the skulls caused the water
flow to tumble them away. This skeleton was about
80% complete with an excellent skull, an uncommon
occurrence.
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Triceratops
in defensive posture as installed at the
North American Museum of Ancient
Life.
This
skeleton was about 80% complete with an
excellent skull, an uncommon
occurrence.
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"T.
rex Biscuit" Triceratops Femur
The
famous "Rex Biscuit", a Triceratops
femur with more than 100 bite and
scratch marks from a large
carnivore
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Triceratops
femur. Arrows indicate major bite
marks.
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This
is an amazing specimen! Not only
would it make an excellent addition to any
collection, it provides a wealth of
educational opportunities. This
Triceratops femur dates from the late
Cretaceous period. Major bite marks from a
large carnivore, such as a T-rex, are
readily apparent forming opposed punctures
on both sides of the specimen.
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Opposing
major bite marks. Note the hole at the
extreme right.
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One
puncture penetrates entirely through three
inches of bone!
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Reverse
angle showing the bite which punctured
entirely through.
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In
addition to the major bite marks, the femur is
riddled with over one hundred smaller bites and
scratches (see
below).
Possibly illustrating parental behavior, the
smaller bites and scratches could have been made
by the offspring of the larger carnivore.
Alternatively, the scratches and smaller bites
could tell the story of scavenging in the late
Cretaceous.
Numerous
small bites and scratches riddle the
femur.
Numerous
scrapes and scratches are found throughout the
femur.
Measuring
apx. 42" long, this specimen is easily
incorporated into your exhibit space. An
astonishing piece, museum visitors will find
this specimen to be a memorable one.
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| Full Cast
Skeleton |
Skull Only |
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$68,500
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$7,800 |
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"Rex Biscuit" Femur
$950
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